Senate fails to confirm governor’s pick to lead Iowa HHS
The governor’s choice to lead the largest agency in state government may not be able to remain director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Larry Johnson’s nomination fell […]
Iowa gas stations receive Rural Development grants for renewable fuel infrastructure
U.S.D.A. Rural Development recently approve around four million dollars in grants for stations to add infrastructure for renewable fuels. The Iowa director of Rural Development, Mike Sexton, says the funding […]
UNI criminology students have new place to learn, investigate
The University of Northern Iowa is debuting what it’s calling the Crime Scene House for use by criminology students on the Cedar Falls campus. It’s one thing to watch actors […]
Weather again keeps Iowa farmers from a full week of planting
Weather once again kept farmers from getting into the fields to plant last week. The U.S.D.A. weekly report says there were only three days suitable for fieldwork last week. The […]
Iowa landlords protest proposed property tax increase
The owners of apartment and condo buildings are urging the Iowa House to reject a Senate plan that would raise taxes on their properties. Multi-family properties are currently taxed as […]
Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can […]
Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can […]
Prayer vigil is held at scene of Iowa City shootings
About a hundred people gathered for a vigil in downtown Iowa City last night to lament the shootings that took place near the University of Iowa campus early Sunday. After […]
Gas tax debate inside Iowa lawmakers’ property tax discussion
The ongoing debate at the statehouse over how to cut property taxes includes a discussion of the gas tax. A Senate-passed property tax bill includes a mechanism to automatically trigger […]
U.S. Senator Grassley has had gallbladder surgery
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s recovering from surgery to remove a gallstone. Grassley, who is 92, announced on social media that he’d undergone surgery this past weekend and is […]